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Balanced diet |
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| Well-balanced diet |
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| The term "balanced" simply means that a diet adequately meets your nutritional needs while not providing any nutrients in excess. To achieve a balanced diet, you must consume a variety of foods from each of the food groups. There are several guidelines available to help a person plan their balanced diet. They include:
The most important step to eating a balanced diet is to educate yourself with what your body needs, and read the nutrition label and ingredients of all the food that you eat. |
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Healthy diet |
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